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Coverage of the International Friendlies clash between Portugal and Nigeria.
Next Game: Portugal vs. Congo DR - Wednesday, June 17 at 6pm in World Cup
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Portugal 2026 World Cup preview: Squad, fixtures and prediction | Can Cristiano Ronaldo finally land the biggest prize of all?
Portugal will aim to make a World Cup final for the first time this summer as they bid to give Cristiano Ronaldo the one prize that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career.
13:28
England's Declan Rice on September 6, 2025
Wednesday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including England vs. Costa Rica
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Wednesday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including England vs. Costa Rica.
Jun 9, 18:00
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez during UEFA Euro 2024, July 2024
Portugal vs. Nigeria: Predicted XI for Roberto Martinez's side in pre-World Cup friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in Wednesday's international friendly with Nigeria.
Jun 8, 17:23
Portugal's Bruno Fernandes pictured on September 8, 2024
Preview:Portugal vs Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Portugal and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 8, 17:13
Lamine Yamal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland composite
Who will win the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot? Mbappe, Kane, Haaland among the contenders
Kylian Mbappe? Harry Kane? Erling Haaland? Or someone else? Sports Mole takes a closer look at who the main contenders could be to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot.
Jun 8, 16:30
Portugal team on October 11, 2025
World Cup 2026 Group K preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group K of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
Jun 7, 16:52
USA manager Mauricio Pochettino, on May 26, 2026
Saturday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including USA vs Germany, and England vs New Zealand
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Saturday's World Cup warm-up fixtures, including USA vs Germany.
Jun 5, 18:00
Marcel Desailly/World Cup composite
World Cup 2026: Chelsea legend names 'surprise' nation who could win the tournament
Marcel Desailly opens up on who he would like to see win the 2026 World Cup, that is set to take place in North America this summer, with Portugal being the nation he wants to see lift the much coveted trophy. The reason for this is he wants Cristiano Ronaldo to finish his career with a World Cup triumph.
Jun 5, 16:00
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts after missing a penalty on October 11, 2025
Portugal lineup vs. Chile: Predicted XI for friendly as Roberto Martinez to make Cristiano Ronaldo decision before World Cup
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for their International Friendlies clash against Chile on Saturday.
Jun 4, 23:25
Cristiano Ronaldo scores and celebrates for Portugal on October 14, 2025
Preview:Portugal vs Chile - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Portugal and Chile, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 22:58
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier
Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup 2026: The records Portugal captain could break at his sixth and final tournament
Sports Mole looks at the records Cristiano Ronaldo could break at the 2026 World Cup as the Portugal national football team captain prepares for his final appearance on football’s biggest stage.
Jun 4, 16:15
Argentina captain Lionel Messi lifts the 2022 FIFA World Cup Trophy in Qatar
Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi among players involved in the most frequent World Cup clashes in history
As the world prepares for another global showpiece, Sports Mole takes a definitive look at the most frequently played clashes in FIFA World Cup history.
Jun 2, 21:02
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates for Portugal on October 14, 2025
World Cup: Portugal's squad confirms their status as genuine favourites, but still has two glaring question marks
Portugal confirm their World Cup squad with Ronaldo leading a genuine title contender, but two key positions remain wide open ahead of the tournament.You said: Enzo Maresca felicite Enzo Fernandez à la fin d'un match de Chelsea
May 19, 16:46
Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi celebrates scoring on May 3, 2026
Portugal name World Cup squad: Roberto Martinez reveals why Junior Kroupi turned down call-up
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez reveals why Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi turned down the opportunity to join his squad ahead of him selecting his 26-player group for the World Cup.
May 19, 15:00
Bayern Munich's Lothar Matthaus and Everton's Peter Reid during the 1985 Cup Winners' Cup semi-final second leg
Goodison Park's top 10 greatest matches
Sports Mole goes back through the archives and picks out the 10 greatest games played at Goodison Park, the former home of Everton.
May 18, 08:00
Cristiano Ronaldo/Andres Iniesta/Lionel Messi
Most successful football players of all time: Top 10 most decorated footballers in history
Who are the most successful football players of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most decorated footballers in history, including Dani Alves, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
May 18, 08:00
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos with the Champions League trophy on June 3, 2017
Best defenders of all time: Top 10 ranked including Sergio Ramos, Paolo Maldini, Carles Puyol
Who are the best defenders of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest stoppers, sweepers and full-backs in football history, including Cafu, Sergio Ramos and Paolo Maldini.
May 16, 00:03
Portugal team on October 11, 2025
Portugal World Cup 2026 squad: Full list, predicted lineup, depth chart, latest news
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Portugal squad for the 2026 World Cup, including the full list of players, predicted XI, depth charts and latest news.
May 11, 13:00
Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
World Cup 2026 : Favourites and dark horses as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal battle for glory
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the main contenders for glory in North America, as well as a couple of dark horses.
May 11, 08:00
Hugo Ekitike, Rodrygo, Xavi Simons feature image
World Cup 2026 injury list and return dates: Hugo Ekitike, Rodrygo, Xavi Simons
Sports Mole provides a comprehensive list of all the notable injured and doubtful players for the 2026 World Cup.
May 6, 13:43
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